Antenna, remote telemetry unit (RTU)

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to solicit competitive bids for the purchase and delivery of 50 Antenna Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU) units. The specification calls for a 7-element 10 dBd gain Yagi antenna, with the Sinclair Model SY307-SF3SNM (ABK) cited as the reference standard or an equal product meeting all technical requirements. Required specifications include a frequency range of 450 to 470 MHz, 20 MHz bandwidth, 10 dBd gain, 50 Ohm impedance, 250 Watts average input power rating, compatibility with 1.5" to 2.0" diameter masts with vertical or horizontal polarization options, flexible coax lead with N-Male connector, all necessary mounting hardware, wind velocity rating of 180 MPH minimum, and operating temperature range of -40 to +140 degrees Fahrenheit. The successful vendor must deliver all 50 units within six weeks of purchase order receipt, with the County handling installation while the vendor bears all shipping and freight charges included in the quoted unit price. Quotations were due by 4:00 p.m. on June 27, 2022, with pricing submitted as a single, fixed unit price for all units without escalation clauses, firm for 90 days from opening. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter, contingent upon receipt, acceptance, proper invoicing, and compliance with all contractual requirements including Drug-Free Workplace Certification, E-Verify employment verification, and non-discrimination provisions.

The procurement includes set-aside provisions under the Small/Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) program, and applicants with permanent places of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades are eligible for a 5% preference reduction under the Local Preference Ordinance. All vendors must register in the County's Vendor Self Service system, with subcontractors also required to be registered and included in vendor agreements. Vendors must certify non-discrimination compliance and non-participation on Florida's Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List. The successful quoter retains title and liability for all transportation risks and is responsible for filing any loss or damage claims, with the County's F.O.B. point designated as destination. The quoter must provide factory or manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, effective from the delivery and acceptance date. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the RFQ, and no incumbent vendor or existing infrastructure integration requirements were identified.